Don’t even question me, this is the best breakfast you’ll ever have

I’ve fallen for Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Head over heels. Madly and unconditionally in love.

I love the vibe it has: very laid back and contemporary, yet upscale and clean. Its architecture reminds me of a mini-Boston yet it still clings to its New England charm.

It’s also home to my absolute favorite place to get breakfast/brunch in the world: The Friendly Toast. I’m not even exaggerating… it’s the best. Ever. Which may make up a majority of my reasoning for loving Portsmouth.

My family likes to take the four hour-ish drive up to Portsmouth occasionally for a quick getaway, and I ALWAYS make sure to stop there for breakfast, and for good reason. Their menu is out of this world, with the strangest combinations of breakfast foods you could imagine. From gingerbread and pomegranate waffles to vegetarian sausage scrambles, they have something for everyone, and their serving sizes don’t cease to amaze me. I swear the pancakes are bigger than my head.

Beyond the amazing food, the atmosphere is extremely cool. The walls and ceilings are covered in retro diner-style decor, the chairs and tables are mismatched and everything works perfectly together. It’s something you need to see to understand, and I recommend you go see it right now. Go get in your car and drive. Now.

And I am even more excited that The Friendly Toast has a sister location in Cambridge, Mass., which means that ifwhen I go to school in Boston, I’ll be able to get my fix WHENEVER I WANT. Oh no….

If you’re interested in making the best decision of your life and heading to The Friendly Toast, get there early… this is one local treasure that hasn’t been kept a secret.